PORTLAND, Ore. - Feb. 6, 2017 - PRLog -- On anyone's short list of great TV and multimedia personalities of the past three decades, Montel Williams brings his unique talents to Wizard World Comic Con Portland next month, when he will host a series of panels, meet fans and otherwise enhance the pop culture extravaganza, February 18 and 19 at the Oregon Convention Center. Williams was a huge hit at his first Wizard World appearance in New Orleans in January.

Williams, whose colossally successful "The Montel Williams Show" ran in syndication from 1991 through 2008, earned a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host and several nominations for his work on the program. In all, the show aired for 17 seasons and more than 4,300 episodes. Williams's acting credits include recurring roles on hits "JAG" and "Guiding Light" and numerous off-Broadway plays. The U.S. Navy and Marine veteran has also been a noted advocate for U.S. Military veterans.

"Montel Williams brings his big personality and entertaining, thoughtful manner to Wizard World," said John D. Maatta, Wizard World President & CEO. "Fans were excited to meet him in New Orleans, and his presence in Portland provides additional class and star power to help us maximize the entertainment experience."

Portland will also feature an exciting array of activities, including non-stop live entertainment throughout extended evening hours, Kick off the Con and After Parties, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.

Wizard World is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character—and some never before dreamed—will roam the convention floor. The famed Wizard World Comic Con Portland Costume Contest will take place on Saturday night.